Japan Exchange Degree Requirement

Information for programs in Japan

If you’re a Japanese Studies major or minor, or just interested in Japanese language and culture, a semester or more in Japan will help you deepen your knowledge and appreciation for all things Japanese.

All students going on exchange or study abroad from UAF must fulfill the following requirements:

Completion of at least 2 full-time semesters or 29 credits before your first semester abroad.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

In addition, to fulfill the Japanese Studies international requirement, Japanese Studies majors must also have:

Completed at least JPN 202 or its equivalent prior to departure, and

A minimum of a B-average (3.0) in Japanese language courses, and

The recommendation of Japanese language faculty.

Information at a glance

Program

Minimum previous Japanese language study
(or equivalent) required

Fulfills Japanese Studies international requirement

Content courses taught in English

Housing

IPI application deadline for the following fall semester

Tuition Paid to

Dormitory

Apartment

Home stay

AIU (KEI)

None

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

1 March

KEI

DEEP

JPN 202

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

1 December

UAF

HUE

JPN 202

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

UAF

HUSTEP

JPN 202

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

UAF

IPLA

JPN 202

Yes

No

Yes

No

No

UAF

JLCS

JPN 202

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

UAF

JYPE

None

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

UAF

NGU

JPN 202

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

UAF

OGU

None

Maybe

Yes

No

No

Some

UAF

Waseda

None

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

UAF

Financial information

Although cost of living will depend on many factors including size and accessibility of your city of residence and your personal tastes and habits, you should expect to spend an average of at least ¥80,000 per month. Typical monthly fees include:

Rent (¥10,000 - ¥60,000)

Utilities (¥5,000 - ¥10,000)

Food (¥20,000 - ¥30,000)

Health Insurance (¥2,000)

Internet (¥4,000 - ¥10,000)

Commuting Fees (¥5,000 - ¥10,000)

Miscellaneous (¥10,000 - ¥20,000)

Other fees include:

Tuition

Books

Class fees

Health Insurance

Travel to Anchorage for Visa appointment

Travel to Japan

When you apply to a Japanese exchange university, you will be asked to provide evidence of adequate financial support of at least ¥50,000 per month for the entire time you will be abroad. While working is possible under a student visa, restrictions apply, and these future earnings may not be used as part of your evidence of adequate financial support.